The tension between Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta is building in MotoGP as they prepare to be teammates at Ducati next year, but the former wants to correct his record.
Acosta is rumored to be signing with Bologna Bulls. KTM In 2027 in collaboration with MarquezA new contract is said to have been signed Ducati.
This creates an interesting and possibly problematic lineup Acosta He is tipped to be Marquez’s successor in MotoGP. Neil Hodgson says Marquez must find an exit clause. Due to the arrival of the Spanish in the new contract.
Was Marc Marquez’s dig at Pedro Acosta really necessary?
‘It wasn’t a one-day (championship) lead like Mark said,’ Acosta told reporters in Thailand.
Acosta wants to beat the nine-time champion with an equal machine and win the MotoGP title. With that, there is bound to be drama, and fans caught a glimpse of that moment in Buriram. Marquez is penalized. A late lunge on the KTM rider in the Sprint race.
Ducati was personally pleased with Acosta’s performance. He claimed victory in the Sprint and finished second on Sunday. In 2027, they will be excited about their new driver combination, but it could cause them problems.
Marc Marquez wants to ‘draw boundaries’, not ‘destroy’ Pedro Acosta at Ducati.
Report from MohW He detailed the potential drama between the 2027 teammates. The comparison between the two riders was heightened by Marquez’s recent dig at Acosta for winning the title in his rookie season.
It can be seen as the first example of ‘psychological warfare’ between the two Spaniards. Honda chief Alberto Puig says Acosta is making a ‘brave’ move. Joining Ducati next to Marquez, considering the 33-year-old won’t let him win.
Will Pedro Acosta reach the same heights as Marc Marquez in MotoGP?
However, according to the report, Marquez doesn’t want to ‘get rid of’ Acosta, but just ‘mind the boundaries’ and put him in his place. He will ensure that he remains the top rider at Ducati and that his new team-mate stays behind him.
Acosta hates being called ‘the next Marquez’ During his youth career, and now he does not like those who compare him to Cervera Ant. The 21-year-old wants to make a name for himself in MotoGP.
But to do that he would have to get the better of one of the greats, and as Márquez proved, that’s almost impossible with his style and mentality.
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